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Family talk. How do you help and have patience with your aging parent when you're tired too?

It's mother's day soon.
I find myself lacking. Or well, it's more of a feeling.


I've been really moody these days. To be real, I actually only started prioritizing myself and asking them to do things they should be able to so I have less on my plate.

But then in that short span of a time, I can't help but notice mom's becoming more tired and stressed.

Makes me feel like a super woman because I've been carrying and doing most things for so many years and it's only now that I made the decision to lessen the baggage LOL. But see...seeing your parent tired most of the time...well, it doesn't feel great. Not at all.

So how does one become a good child and still be able to take care of oneself without overworking and over handling things and responsibilities? Is it even possible? But it should be. I just haven't found the right equation yet.

Pls. share if you've learned anything from your own experience. I could really use the help. Thank you!
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Ohplease47 · F
Have helpful friends with cna skills

I will help in exchange for temporary shelter maybe in the driveway or backyard tent, and some equally deserved...kindness.

U know what I mean.

Its a plastic bubble world...until you or a relative needs real care...the kind nobody has the "time" to offer....

Except my "type". Not certified cna in your state unless u are in mine, but the skills are close enough.